ELEC-115: Digital Circuits 1

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Electrical Engineering Technol
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Electrical/Electronics
Course Number
115
Course Title
Digital Circuits 1
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ELEC-103
Catalog Course Description

Introduces digital concepts including binary, hexadecimal, and BCD number systems; transistor transistor logic (TTL) and Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuit logic gate technology, Boolean algebra, logic tables, combinational logic, monostable and bistable multivibrators, storage registers and asynchronous counters. Included are Source and Sink output discussions to prepare students for the programmable logic controller (PLC) classes. Extensive discussion about number systems and registers to prepare students for the programmable logic controller (PLC) classes. The use of digital electronic simulation software. Extensive laboratory activities.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Digital concepts.
  2. Introduction to computer simulation software.
  3. Binary, decimal, hexadecimal, and BCD conversions.
  4. Computer simulation.
  5. Logic probe circuit.
  6. Construct logic probe.
  7. Logic gate circuits.
  8. Logic gate circuits from schematic symbols.
  9. Boolean algebra introduction.
  10. Logic gate circuits from Boolean expressions.
  11. Logic gate circuits and Boolean reduction.
  12. Combinational logic.
  13. NAND/NOR conversions.
  14. Logic gate circuits converting Boolean expressions to all NANDS/NORS.
  15. NAND/NOR conversions.
  16. Logic gate circuits converting Boolean expressions to all NANDS/NORS.
  17. 555 timer circuit.
  18. Flip-flops and related devices.
  19. Asynchronous counters.
  20. Mod 10 and mod 16 asynchronous up-counter.
  21. Digital concepts.
  22. Source or Sink Outputs.
  23. Number systems and registers.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Explain the differences between digital and analog systems.
  2. Describe the parameters of a pulse waveform.
  3. Explain the logic operations of AND, OR, NAND, NOR, and NOT gating circuits.
  4. Convert between Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal, and BCD number systems.
  5. Apply rules and theorems of Boolean algebra to simplify a Boolean expression.
  6. Utilize NAND or NOR gates to implement any combinational logic function.
  7. Apply troubleshooting techniques to faulty logic circuits.
  8. Utilize a digital electronic simulation software program.
  9. Analyze source or sink components in a circuit.
  10. Evaluate PLC number systems.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Unit and chapter tests given throughout the semester. Tests represent 50 percent of the course grade.
  2. Informal and formal laboratory activities and performance exercises in which students demonstrate an understanding of assigned circuits. Formal laboratory activities are submitted as a written report and represent 25 percent of the course grade.
  3. Final exam in which common questions are asked covering the units and topics presented throughout the semester. The final exam is worth 25 percent of the course grade.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Minimum Departmental Exam Score
80% written 95% lab exam
Departmental Exam Details

The credit for prior learning exam includes a written portion and a lab portion.

Effective Term
Winter 2022